Movies
Nope & Jordan Peele's Social Messaging
Since his 2017 film debut Get Out, Jordan Peele has asserted himself as the most exciting horror director in the game. With Peele, common life experiences suddenly become our worst nightmares.
Rocky Horror and Queerness
With its outlandish characters, satirical plot, and unapologetic queerness, The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic after its release in 1975.
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On Is the Heartwarming Film We All Need
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On stars Marcel, a one-inch tall shell who is voiced by Jenny Slate and lives in a house with his grandma, Nanna Connie. The two are discovered when Dean, played by Dean Fleischer-Camp, books the home as an Airbnb.
Girls, Girls, Girls!
The marvel cinematic universe is becoming largely female…but they are only female renditions of male characters. The pattern continues with the newest Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer that showcases an unnamed female taking on Chadwick Boseman’s role.
The Emperor’s New Groove Hasn’t Lost its Groove
Do you ever sit down to watch a classic Disney movie you loved as a child only to find out it is not nearly as great as you remembered? Do the jokes no longer hit now that you’re above the age of thirteen? Do the life lessons now seem like common sense to you?
American Werewolf in Paris: The Alternate Script of American Werewolf in London
David Kessler rampages down the streets in Piccadilly Circus, London, as a frightening werewolf. What if it was Paris, France, instead? Great Britain was very desperate to take credit for successful movies, but it started to cause implications with filming.
The Evolution of Monsters in Children’s Horror Television
Being scared is its own kind of fun, and over the decades, many children’s animated television shows understood this. What separates comedic cartoons from most horror animation is monsters.
Do Worry Darling: Dangers of Men in Online Extremist Groups
Whether you are a die-hard Harry Styles fan or not, many viewers of Don’t Worry Darling were shocked by the reveal of his character, Jack Chamber’s actual appearance.
Bah, Humbug!
For most FSU students, including myself, The Muppet Christmas Carol premiered in theaters before we were born. Lucky for us, this delightful film’s legacy lives on and can be streamed on Disney+.
What Does it Take to be Considered a Christmas Movie?
Ah, December. The one month a year where there’s nothing better than putting on your fuzziest socks and grabbing a steaming cup of hot chocolate to settle in on the couch for a classic Christmas movie.